"we can discern from the vocabulary the underlying ideology of the language someone chooses to use. No self-respecting peace advocate would freely use the terms "enemy," or "annihilate," or "avenge," which no extremist can do without."
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#OtD 5 Jul 1975 Cape Verde achieved independence from Portugal, in the wake of the Carnation Revolution which overthrew the colonial power's right-wing dictatorship https://t.co/YvXrHKqLQR
Newspapers published during the era of the American Revolution contributed to the perpetuation of slavery. Advertised 250 years ago today: "Runaway ... a negro man named Sue ... has a violin with him, on which he plays very well." (Connecticut Courant 6/17/1776)